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Mallory M.

Full-time/Part-Time Nanny

Whiting, IN

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$21/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello my name is Mallory I am 21 years old. I have been babysitting for a little over 6 years. I have my associates in Early Childhood Education currently. I also have my Paraprofessionals license. I am in the process of getting my bachelor's in Early Childhood. I am currently looking for a nanny position where I would be able...
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Dave S.

Intuitive Care Provider For The Very Young

Whiting, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am first, a father of two wonderful adult children, ages 23 and 18. I began my early childhood life as a parent of those two while I was an elementary school teacher. I became an infant teacher in Bloomington, Indiana in 2003, and fell in love with being a caregiver of the very young. I finished my Ed. D. in ECE in 2015, most...
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Jenna R.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Full Time Nanny Position!

Munster, IN

4.5(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years years old for children ages birth to 13 years old. I have experience with children with special needs and ADHD also. I have worked with children through sports camps and have taught Sunday School for years too. I am passionate about caring for children and love being a part...

Maria W. says "We love Jenna! She is a great fit for our family. Jenna is always on time, very knowledgeable, and takes care great care of our kids. "

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Kaitlyn C.

Mom Of 2 Looking To Help You!

Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have plenty of experience caring for children. My daughter is 10 my son is 6. I love being around children and having fun with them. Caring for children is what I am truly good at and think I could be the perfect match for your family.

Jane W. says "Kaitlyn was sweet and asked great questions to find out how my kids would be best entertained. She handled multi tasking well and cleaned up when the kids...

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Lawannada A.

Loving Nanny And Babysitter

Riverdale, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a loving mother of 6. I have been working in child care for over 10 years. I have worked and volunteered along my mother at her daycare. In which I have been an assistant preschool teacher.

Jamal H. says "She's an beautiful person very friendly and kind"

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Marissa W.

Part-Time Child Care Worker

Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
I have an inherent joy in providing children with enriched experiences full of innocent discovery and enchantment. My experience as a Program Manager for elementary CPS aftercare, has cultivated my passion for youth exploration and has strengthened my skills in deliberately making time for child exploration and learning in safe...

Chandra S. says "My kids took to her immediately! She them out of their tablets and engaging each other watching movies eating popcorn and dancing to the music tunes!...

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Imani A.

#ExperiencedCaregiver #ReliableAndFlexible #PatientAndPositive #LastMinute #LateNights

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Imani-grad student and former fed-jumping back into babysitting with a full heart and both feet. I moved to Baltimore from Chicago for a role at the Center for Medicare, but was recently impacted by the government-wide layoffs. Now that I have the time and space, I'm returning to something I've always loved: caring for...

Care Member says "Very good experience. Imani is very sweet and was a big help. Thank you!"

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Kyli W.

Youthful And Energetic Sitter

South Holland, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Kyli. I am a spring 2024 graduate from the University of Missouri. While at the University of Missouri, I studied Journalism, minored in Spanish, and received a certificate in Multicultural Studies. I am a flexible and creative sitter with about 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to...

Ronda W. says "Kyli is my daughter, and I can vouch for her professionalism, dedication and drive to be the best at what she is looking to accomplish. She has helped in...

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Gloria P.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have experience caring for my nieces and nephew, whose ages range from newborn to 12 years old. I also have experience caring for family with dementia. I am working towards becoming a music therapist and I have experience caring for individuals with many different disabilities. I look forward to meeting you!

Chris C. says "She spent time with our daughter, drew pics, went to the pool and watched movies. We tried to book her again for the following night but she was booked....

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Rosie K.

Part Time Sitter

Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Mother of one teenage daughter. I started babysitting when I was 12 years old. I have cared for children of all ages.

Debra P. says "I have known Rosie for about 15 years or so, we were once coworkers and then became friends. I have a son that is 7, and for the past 2 years Rosie has...

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Miriam M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm 31 years old have worked in a hospital for over 5 years I also have cared for kids with special needs for about 5 years but in a hospital setting I am fluent in Spanish and English I enjoy working with kids and adults of all ages . Due to the pandemic I stopped working in a hospital setting because I have twin sisters that...

Alexandrith B. says "I hired Miriam to take care of my grandmother who has dementia. We have hired her for night shift and day shift . She truly has become a part of the...

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Jayla L.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
Travel
Hi I'm Jayla. I'm 21-year-old part time child provider with several years of experience, such as babysitting the children of friends and family. I've also worked at a daycare as an assistant. I can provide homework help ( math is my specialty) and fulfill transportation needs to after school events or activities. I am also...

Essence J. says "Jayla was a blessing in disguise she made sure when we got home the house was tidy the kids were tucked away. Jayla was well over exceptional!"

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Mariah P.

Fun-Loving And Nurturing!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I'm kindhearted, nurturing, and kid-friendly! I truly enjoy caring for children-they bring me so much joy. I aim to provide the same love, care, and protection that I was fortunate to receive from my own mentors growing up. I currently work full time as a therapist and hold a master's degree in school counseling. I have...

Care Member says "Mariah was prompt, kind, and great with our puppy and infant daughter. I'd hire again! "

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Casandra F.

Fun, Energetic, And Loving Sitter

Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Casandra, I have over 6+ yrs of experience in the Care taking of children. I am experienced with an array of ages from infancy to teens. I am very energetic, fun, responsible and outgoing. I am very creative and love to play games. I have a resume with my detailed skills and references available upon request. I can...

Care Member says "This was my first time using CARE.COM to book a caregiver for my 2 little ones. I must say that I am glad that Casandra was able to care for my little...

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Samantha S.

I Am A Caring Teenager Who Loves To Provide Care To All Age Children

Lansing, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Background check COMPLETED & CLEARED by cants . CPR certified since 2018. Recently renewed 05/2025. For years, I have enjoyed babysitting children. I enjoy spending time with children and entertaining them, I love their energy and curiosity. I have great listening skills, and I show so much love and affection to the child(ren)...

Evon P. says "Samantha is a very nice and respectable young lady. She was gentle and caring with my two daughters. She kept my youngest daughter who usual cries all day...

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Jessica M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Jessica! I am a 27-year-old who loves kids and I have been babysitting since I was 15. I worked 4 years as a Program Therapist at an Eating Recovery Center and I started a new job at Cook County Department of Corrections. I have 5 years experience working with the Chicago Park District as a summer recreational...

Kristin B. says "Jessica has been a great babysitter for my 2 year old son. She plays with him, preparers meals and helps with potty training. She is always cheerful and...

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Catherine B.

Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I have 6yrs experience as a babysitter. I love helping parents care for their little ones. I have cared for children needs that include bathing, dressing, feeding (meal prep), playing and tutoring. The passion is that everyday is bright and new.

Jessica Q. says "Catherine provided childcare for my two children (age 5 and 2) after we moved to the US over the summer. She was incredibly reliable, punctual, and...

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Maria F.

Part Time Nanny/babysitter

Blue Island, IL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...

Victoria R. says "We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to...

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Tamia W.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
My name is Tamia but I prefer to be called (Mia) I'm 25 with no kids but I do have 4years of experience. If you're Looking for a sitter part time, full time or even just for a date night I'm here to help. I am also available for overnights as well as long as there's a guest room or just somewhere comfortable for me to sleep. For...

Care Member says "Tamia was wonderful! She played well with our little one and was very helpful with basic home/office tasks and necessities. We are happy to hire her...

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Jasmine M.

Jasmine M.

South Holland, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I love children. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy working with them very much. I have been and am...

Catearina C. says "Very dependable! My 3yo said he had fun while in her care. As a mother that's all you want to hear. she also cares for my newborn and is great with him...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.50/hr as of October 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Whiting, IN

Babysitters in Whiting, IN are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Jenna R.

We love Jenna! She is a great fit for our family. Jenna is always on time, very knowledgeable, and takes care great care of our kids.

- Maria W.

Kaitlyn C.

Kaitlyn was sweet and asked great questions to find out how my kids would be best entertained. She handled multi tasking well and cleaned up...

- Jane W.

Lawannada A.

She's an beautiful person very friendly and kind

- Jamal H.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Whiting, IN:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Whiting, IN can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 2 babysitters in Whiting, IN on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Whiting, IN babysitters on Care.com is $20.50 per hour as of October 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Whiting, IN through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.

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